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under current law, a u.s. citizen cannot be tried in a military tribunal, and that does not change under our amendment. finally, this amendment does not change the treatment of those who are here on temporary visas, such as students or travelers, the kind of visas that were used by the 9/11 terrorists. mr. president, in closing, let me just talk about how this amendment would have changed the treatment of some u.s. citizens detained under the authorization for use of military force during the last 11 years had it become law. first, because this amendment only covers american citizens captured in the united states, it would not have affected the detention of john walker lin, for example. so the only u.s. citizen affected by this amendment would have been jose padilla. if this amendment were the law, jose padilla's detention would have ended as it did under the bush administration, in a federal courtroom where he was charged with aiding terrorists and a terrorist organization. mr. president, since 2001, terroris
under current law, a u.s. citizen cannot be tried in a military tribunal, and that does not change under our amendment. finally, this amendment does not change the treatment of those who are here on temporary visas, such as students or travelers, the kind of visas that were used by the 9/11 terrorists. mr. president, in closing, let me just talk about how this amendment would have changed the treatment of some u.s. citizens detained under the authorization for use of military force during the...
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a dangerous way to force the making of laws. our elected officials must recognize the principle of governing responsibly is paramount to legitimacy. governing to wind does not in fact provide legitimacy. before we begin the q&a session, i went to simply state that after this year's law and it certainly was a long and sometimes bitter political season, it is now time for our nation to come together. time is running short to decide how we will address or national debt problem before it becomes a crisis. so i certainly want to urge all of you to fix the debt another race to get across. we certainly think this is an effect that means. everyone can pitch in on their own way and we've created a website in the u.s. to commit to fix the data and communicate to representatives in congress about the urgent need for action. to find a solution, business leaders, employees. they all share a huge stake in the future this economy. and that chief executives to fix about to join in the more than 80 other cd is already involved in helping to driv
a dangerous way to force the making of laws. our elected officials must recognize the principle of governing responsibly is paramount to legitimacy. governing to wind does not in fact provide legitimacy. before we begin the q&a session, i went to simply state that after this year's law and it certainly was a long and sometimes bitter political season, it is now time for our nation to come together. time is running short to decide how we will address or national debt problem before it...
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Nov 27, 2012
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that requires changes in law. in many states now are embracing elements of what is a digital learning revolution. in doing so i think it will accelerate learning in ways that will create gaps, we will see these gaps begin to narrow and it will create real opportunities for continuous improvement and advancement. the final thing i'm going to chile, to talk to you about is about another book. and that's a book being a texan by birth and flirting and by choice, i still have a little texas heritage in me. and i love that carroll books on lyndon johnson to lyndon johnson was a larger-than-life character. is not going to go down in history, all the stories will not say was one of the great presidents of our time. but if you read the third volume of his book, which is an extraordinary example of leadership, and he posted today, it does give you hope that with proper admitted leadership, capitol in washington, we can begin to solve problems. caro tells us about how johnson was vice president of the most powerful guy in th
that requires changes in law. in many states now are embracing elements of what is a digital learning revolution. in doing so i think it will accelerate learning in ways that will create gaps, we will see these gaps begin to narrow and it will create real opportunities for continuous improvement and advancement. the final thing i'm going to chile, to talk to you about is about another book. and that's a book being a texan by birth and flirting and by choice, i still have a little texas heritage...
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we've had it enshrined in both english law and american law for 800 years. it seems a shame to scrap it now. people say, but these terrorists are horrible people. yes, they're horrible people, but every day and every night if our country horrible people are accused of crimes and they are taken to court. they have an attorney on our their side. they have a trial. people who despise, people who murder and rape are given trials by juries. we can try and we can prosecute tr-fts. people say but they're terrorists. well, the thing is you're an american citizen and you are accused of terrorism. who's going to determine who is a terrorist and who is not a terrorist? they don't walk around with a badge. they don't walk around with a card that says i'm from al qaeda. they will be accused of a crime and there will be facts. someone must judge the facts. that's what a jury does. to give up on this because we're afraid of terrorists is to give in to the terrorists. if we give up our rights, if we relinquish our rights, haven't the terrorists then won? jefferson said that
we've had it enshrined in both english law and american law for 800 years. it seems a shame to scrap it now. people say, but these terrorists are horrible people. yes, they're horrible people, but every day and every night if our country horrible people are accused of crimes and they are taken to court. they have an attorney on our their side. they have a trial. people who despise, people who murder and rape are given trials by juries. we can try and we can prosecute tr-fts. people say but...
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with targeted changes to kpwhraouf how this law is -- improve how this law is implemented. it rue moves loopholes to -- it removes loopholes to ensure closed-end or open-ended credit are subject to a 36% cap. 36% cap, we're talking about a very, very generous rate of return on these loans to the lenders, particularly in the context of very, very low rates across the economy. it also requires the d.o.d. to review its rules periodically and to consult with financial regulators biannually to determine if new credit services are harming service members and should be subject to the lending act protections. the bill has been strengthened by passage recently of senator mark udall's amendment to remove a provision in the senate armed services committee-reported bill that would limited the ability of the department of defense to purchase alternative fuels such as biodiesel fuels, particularly advanced biodiesel fuels. i voted against this provision in committee and join my colleagues in urging a vote for this amendment. reducing dependence on oil requires a smart, balanced and respo
with targeted changes to kpwhraouf how this law is -- improve how this law is implemented. it rue moves loopholes to -- it removes loopholes to ensure closed-end or open-ended credit are subject to a 36% cap. 36% cap, we're talking about a very, very generous rate of return on these loans to the lenders, particularly in the context of very, very low rates across the economy. it also requires the d.o.d. to review its rules periodically and to consult with financial regulators biannually to...
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it won't require any changes in our existing law. it has the support of veterans groups and disabilities groups from around the country. it has the strong back of a bipartisan group of senators and leading republicans such as george h.w. bush as well as senator dole. he called me a few days ago to tell me how much he wanted this passed. and like passing the americans with disabilities act, ratifying the treaty is the right thing to do. ralph waldo emerson wrote, "if you would lift me up, you must be on higher ground." if the united states wishes to be a global example of the huge strides that people with disabilities can make when barriers are removed, we must take the high -- we must take the high ground. i thank senator kerry, senator mccain, senator lugar, durbin, barrasso, coons, tom udall, moran, and many others and especially senator harkin, who is the father of the americans with disabilities act, for leading the way on this issue. with their help, i hope we can quickly ratify this treaty. mr. mcconnell: madam president? the p
it won't require any changes in our existing law. it has the support of veterans groups and disabilities groups from around the country. it has the strong back of a bipartisan group of senators and leading republicans such as george h.w. bush as well as senator dole. he called me a few days ago to tell me how much he wanted this passed. and like passing the americans with disabilities act, ratifying the treaty is the right thing to do. ralph waldo emerson wrote, "if you would lift me up,...
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we haven't passed the law. we have an executive order from the president that gives them this chance. this weekend in kansas city, missouri, hundreds of dreamers -- that's what we call these young people now -- are going to get together. they're part of the largest national organization of dreamers, united we dream. they will be planning their next effort, advocating for immigration reform legislation that will bring them and their families out of the shadows once and for all and give them a chance to earn their way to legal status and citizen thp in america. -- citizenship in america. one part of this immigration reform, the dream act is near and dear to me but i want to see comprehensive immigration reform before it is over. we know if we pass the dream act, it will help the economy, creating new jobs and economic growth when the talent of these young people, as they come out of high school and college is brought in our economy. in my home state of illinois, by 2030 the dream act will contribute $14 billion i
we haven't passed the law. we have an executive order from the president that gives them this chance. this weekend in kansas city, missouri, hundreds of dreamers -- that's what we call these young people now -- are going to get together. they're part of the largest national organization of dreamers, united we dream. they will be planning their next effort, advocating for immigration reform legislation that will bring them and their families out of the shadows once and for all and give them a...
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to relocate, the law requires d.o.t. relocation costs to be covered by the spectrum relocation fund which is funded through the proceeds of the auction of the band to commercial licensees. if the auction does not raise 110% of the relocation costs, the auction would be canceled. assuring that incumbent users are made whole. moreover, as part of the middle-class tax relief act of 2012, congress expanded the scope of funding from the relocation fund to include the costs of planning for relocation. i am confident that the pentagon and the larger federal government can more efficiently manage its spectrum holdings and make available additional spectrum to create jobs. i hope we can work this out and have it included as part of the defense authorization bill. i certainly believe it's an amendment that's important with regard to the issue that i mentioned and that is the reallocation, relocation of spectrum in this country to allow for multiple uses, obviously important private and commercial uses out there and enormous demand
to relocate, the law requires d.o.t. relocation costs to be covered by the spectrum relocation fund which is funded through the proceeds of the auction of the band to commercial licensees. if the auction does not raise 110% of the relocation costs, the auction would be canceled. assuring that incumbent users are made whole. moreover, as part of the middle-class tax relief act of 2012, congress expanded the scope of funding from the relocation fund to include the costs of planning for...